I tried this restaurant for the first time today, I ordered a shrimp Poboy sandwich, I also ordered a Gumbo, it took a few minutes extra, more time than they expected, and I will say this, the young woman working in the front at the cash register offer me a free soda that I accepted. I told her I would pay for it, and she would not allow it. when my go food was ready, she told me that my sandwich was also free as a result of the wait, I told her that was not necessary, and she would not accept another payment. This is amazing Customer Service, I didn't feel right taking it. Onto the food The sandwich was delicious and the Gumbo was more than I could eat, it was very tasty, I will have leftovers for dinner This business is a family business, and I will support them in the future as a customer. read more

Poboy Shop - Southern Near Me - San Diego, California

Small small world! This story gets better and better. So it just so happens that I was telling a friend about my incident, the bad food, and catty energy I received from Mr. Richard at the Taste of New Orleans festival, and she said (hol' up, let me add the disclaimer that this is NOT MY encounter, but I'm retelling a story I was told because you seem like the type to try and finagle a libel or defamation suit just because you're mad because somebody doesn't like your food) she just so happens to know Chef Boots, who used to cook for you when you had 4 C Square in Downtown San Diego back in the 90's. They said you had the Juke Joint too, allegedly. Now your Poboy shop done closed down too, so now you're stuck moonlighting as "The Gumbo Pot" at festivals that probably cost you more in booth rental than you actually made. Why is it you've have ALL of these different restaurants (allegedly) that NEVER stayed open though? Denny's ain't NEVER had to close down and reopen under different names. Anyways though, Richard T. I heard you and Chef Boots used to get into about recipes (allegedly) and y'all almost came to blows about it (allegedly). AGAIN, just hearsay, but I'm just retelling a story I was told, verbatim. Anyways, if you scroll down to the "10 reviews for Poboy Shop that are not currently recommended" section and look at the reviews, Sally T. is the daughter (the one Chef Boots' sister Eboni used to babysit in the 90's) and Nina T. is really the wife. For her to lie and say this food was "Michelin Bib Gourmand (sic) quality" is diabolical! I think maybe she was trying to say "gourmet" but regardless, she's delusional. NOTHING about that food is gourmet or Michelin. Maybe Michelin tires come to mind as you want to run the food over with your car, but this place ain't even a Michelin napkin, let alone a star. Furthermore, to have your family write reviews because you can't get enough honest reviews about your food is sad. You're one of those people who LOVE to say you HAVE a BUSINESS but ain't really DOING business. People are LITERALLY telling you where you need to improve, and instead of implementing the changes, no, you'd rather argue with people and lie about what actually happened. I was cool, polite, and respectful, and I didn't even make a scene like I could have. I ate ONE of those THREE yucky sides (jambalaya) and brought the rest of that swill back to you, and your wife gave me a $10 refund of the $20 I spent. I could've EASILY got loud and went off about how bad the food was, and disrupted your business, and drove away your customers, but I didn't. I made SURE I was respectful. As a matter-of-fact, I was so cool and quiet about it, YOU didn't even realize what happened until AFTER I had already left. To me, it just looks like you've been janky and slangin' subpar food for 30-years, and you STILL apparently don't get it. What's even sadder is to be able to get this type of feedback about you from somebody who remembers you from 30+ years ago, ESPECIALLY considering the Taste of New Orleans festival was the FIRST (and LAST by the way) time I had EVER seen you or had your gross food in my LIFE! Energy doesn't lie though. read more

Stopped by Po Boy Shop and ordered the fried shrimp plate with mac & cheese and red beans & rice. Overall, it was a really good meal. The fried shrimp had great flavor and seasoning on the breading. I personally would've liked them fried just a little harder for a bit more crisp, but they were still very tasty and fresh. The mac & cheese was creamy, rich, and definitely one of the highlights of the plate. The red beans & rice had a good hearty flavor, though it was a little on the salty side for my taste. For dessert, I had the peach cobbler. The flavor was really good and comforting, but I would've liked a little more juice in it. It would also be great if they offered an option to heat the cobbler, which would take it to another level. Interior is cute , screams New Orleans. They had one person working counter she was busy in the phone trouble shooting some software so I just ordered on the tablet. Overall, generous portions and good Southern comfort food. I'd definitely come back and try more items on the menu. read more

Poboy Shop - Peach cobbler - Southern Near Me - San Diego, California

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Located in the Euclid Plaza of Lincoln Park, Po'boy Shop is an eatery from The Gumbo Pot brand that opened about six months ago after its predecessor encountered numerous legal difficulties which delayed the transition between the two businesses. The inside of the suite was spruced up to reflect a Cajun decor. There was sufficient seating in the dining area to hold a couple of dozen customers. Po'boys and fried fare made up one of the menu boards posted behind the service counter. The other board displayed plates and bowls consisting of Southern staples like creole, gumbo, and red beans & rice. Most of the bowl portions were available in small, medium, and large sizes. I selected a few of the yummy items for my to-go order... jambalaya, seafood gumbo, and shrimp etouffee. The gumbo came as one size while I opted for small servings of the jambalaya and etouffee. For $8 and $9 respectively, the jambalaya and etouffee were served in very shallow vessels. The amount didn't seem to match the prices. I also found the flavors to not be as deep and hearty as I had anticipated. More spices were needed to supplement the roux. The gumbo had about three pieces each of shrimp, crab legs, and whitefish. The portion size was better, however it was also the priciest at $22. My expectations were high after making a long drive to the Po'boy Shop. What I sampled was between three and four stars as it was slightly above average for the quality and quantity of food. read more

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I got the hot link poboy. It was bomb. Great food, great service. Highly recommend for lunch read more

Poboy Shop - Hot Link Poboy - Southern Near Me - San Diego, California

Back for the 3rd time in a week. Not a bad meal here. Great food and service. Have to keep coming back to try everything on the menu!!! read more

Poboy Shop - Grandma's Gumbo and Chicken Tender with fries - Southern Near Me - San Diego, California

I totally loved the ambiance of the restaurant. The customer experience was great: food was easy to order, prices were fair, and wait times were short. I enjoyed my poboy. read more

Poboy Shop - Inside restaurant - Southern Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was good. I went for the sandwich but got the catfish and shrimp and gumbo. Nice bright and clean restaurant with friendly service. Got my food to go but should have eaten there. Breading was lightly seasoned (would have liked a little more flavor) on the catfish and shrimp. The shrimp were super plump and sweet. Catfish was a bit funky but both were best with the hot sauce. Gumbo had good flavor and a dark roux, just too much salt and the chicken was a bit chewy. Nice pieces of okra and really good sausage. Will come back for a shrimp poboy. read more

While in South San Diego, I searched for a good spot to eat on Yelp and came across Poboy Shop in Southeast San Diego. They specialize in traditional New Orleans cuisine, serving up classics like jambalaya, gumbo, and Creole dishes. I decided to start with their cooked greens, which were absolutely delicious and also vegetarian friendly. After devouring those, I moved on to a shrimp poboy sandwich. It was packed with shrimp, cooked to perfection, and paired beautifully with my favorite Crystal hot sauce (though they also had Tabasco). Every bite transported me back to my times in New Orleans. To finish off my meal, I treated myself to the rum cake, an excellent choice and the perfect complement to my lunch. I had a brief chat with the owner, who has roots in both Los Angeles and San Diego. He learned to cook from family members, and that passion really shines through in the quality and presentation of the food. The ordering process is simple: you place your order at a touchscreen up front, and within about 10 minutes, your meal is ready. Quick, efficient, and absolutely worth it. The space is decorated with touches that make you feel like you're in the heart of New Orleans with the sound of jazz playing in the background. One thing to note there are no restrooms on-site. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. If you're craving authentic New Orleans flavors, Poboy Shop is a must-visit! read more

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Food was good! The shrimp poboy was flavorful and the bread had a nice crisp and chew to it. The catfish was seasoned well. Mac n cheese was a lil soupy but tasted good, but the cornbread for me was a miss!! Very dry and tasteless. read more

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11/10. the original gumbo and shrimp po boy were extremely good! staff is friendly and brought the food straight to us. they don't accept cash but who really carries cash anymore. cornbread is a good way to end the meal with a little something sweet. check this place out! read more

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Wow. About a good a bang for your buck as you're gonna get in SD. The fried shrimp and fish was incredible - great corn starch style batter very crunchy and flavorful. The red beans and rice were some of the best I've had. The Mac and cheese was so gooey and cheesy not dry at all, also some of the best I've had. The greens, something I normally don't like but my girl is all about, were surprisingly zesty and flavorful. The gumbo was the only 'meh' item I had as I thought it could be slightly richer in flavor. The price can't be beat. I got all those items for $40 - more than enough quality food for two people. We were stuffed and satisfied Don't listen to the couple negative reviews I read from Emmet and Donne below - they are ridiculous and exaggerating with their descriptions. Def try this place out hope they stick around because I'm coming back for more! read more

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I wanted to do a few reviews of this place, I will start with the gumbo. I saw the reviews and wanted to try it as I love gumbo and love traveling to new orelans to eat good soul food. The gumbo was a little expensive at (22) dollars which is mamas gumbo. I will say the gumbo was just okay. The flavor didn't have the taste and was more vegetables in the soup than meat. This started off my review of the gumbo. I would say giving this gumbo 2 stars just based on taste and meat in the gumbo. The red beans and rice by far was the best selection from this place. The taste was good and seasoned very well. The shrimp and oysters combo plate was okay just regular fried seafood not with a particular taste to the seasoning. My rating of food would be red beans and rice, shrimp and no gumbo if I revisited for food. The shop was clean and service was okay as the guy wanted to charge me for sauces after spending almost 200 dollars at this place. The owner made it right and gave me sauce. In addition, we ordered the shrimp po boy and it was good. The shrimp po boy was good and shrimp filled the stomach. If you are in San Diego try this location for a good meal. read more

Poboy Shop - Kitchen prices - Southern Near Me - San Diego, California

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Went to this place from a google search. The food was good BUT, my poboy didn't look anything like the picture. The photo showed a huge po boy with a large amount of shrimp but the one they served me had 3 on one half and 4 on the other half. Not your usual po-boy that is loaded with shrimp Mac and cheese was good creamy and cheesey. I was looking for a po boy stacked with shrimp but didn't get it. Oh well? read more

The food was delicious!!! I had red beans and rice... very generously served in a bowl with sweetened corn bread muffin and praline cookies for dessert. The service was outstanding! And the staff was really friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!!! read more

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My mother and I went into this restaurant around 12p-1230p for lunch today to show support of a black owned business and celebrate Juneteenth; we were NOT disappointed! The server and chef who attended to us today were the absolute sweetest people. They were able to help us with all our questions and concerns; great service! AND the food was phenomenal! My mom and I ordered 4 dishes between the 2 of us and also ordered a bunch of dessert for the end. We were absolutely stuffed and took home leftovers with our desserts. There is a really vibrant wall mural depicting Bourbon Street and Mom and I now want to go to Louisiana! The music was fun and had really neat wall decor! I think the prices are pretty reasonable and the food is filling. This was our first time visiting and I definitely want to go back! Thanks for a great first impression! read more

Poboy Shop - steak w creole sauce, sausage, steamed veg - collared/turnip/mustard greens & okra, chicken etouffee, red kidney beans and rice, cornbread - Southern Near Me - San Diego, California

Finally made it to this shop, enjoy Cancun food so we went for lunch. It was absolutely fantastic, my Shrimp Poboy and the wife's Gumbo could have easily been served on Bourbon street. The Poboy was in a large really hefty thick French roll and there was no chance of this falling and they give you 3 different packs of hot sauce. The wife's Gumbo was cup size but could have been called a bowl with huge flavors. The interior had a large wall mural obviously portraying New Orleans. If you love Cancun food this is the place for it in East County. The server was excellent checked on us several times and cleared our table. Also a great value, not expensive at all. Even if you have never tried. A Poboy, you need to! read more

Amazing shrimp Poboy ate it so fast, I forgot to take a picture. Honestly you don't need the extra sauce considering how good the sandwich is without it. Definitely coming back to try their other dishes. read more

Must be closed, a colleague took me here twice and they were closed when the posted busines hours stated otherwise. He told me he came two other times with the same problem. I get small-batch cooking but there was no sign or door or anything. read more

Had the shrimp PoBoy & Jambalaya. Both were delicious! The Jambalaya does pack a bit of heat but in the best way! Definitely coming back here. read more

OMG! This place is an ABSOLUTE HIT!!!! Family owned, service is AMAZING the food is made to order served HOT seasoned to perfection and iDELICIOUS! The ambiance in the nice quaint restaurant definitely has the New Orleans Vibe...Check it out they won't disappoint.. read more

Poboy Shop - Chicken Etouffee - Delicious - Southern Near Me - San Diego, California

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Stopped by after a memorial service for a much needed meal. Catfish po boy hit the spot and my husband enjoyed the catfish plate with mac-n-cheese. Service and ambiance are very nice. Will definitely come by again when in the area read more

Grandma's Gumbo was amazing. So tasty, full of chicken, shrimp, sausage, and the roux was just right! I saw no difference in the regular bowl of gumbo and Grandma's once they got to the table. Not sure it was different or not. My brother had the regular bowl and also raved on it. It's self ordering with a kiosk but very kind folks to help if needed. Two of us ate for $44. Cook, and (my guess) owner, came out to ask 'how is everything?' He was very kind with a litte humor. Very nice atmosphere, appropriate music at just the right level and easy to talk over. Painted mural and decor gives the definite vibe of 'Nawlins'. It's a small but quaint place, very clean, seats about 20 people. You can order online and pick up too. Located in a nice storefront shopping area. If I lived in San Diego it would definitely be a repeat, go to, spot. read more

Overall, my experience was okay. The pickles on my sandwich caught me off guard since I wasn't expecting them. I'm very mindful with my money, so I'm not used to spending a lot to eat out--but the food itself was good. This restaurant is in the same spot where Shot Caller's used to be, so it was nice to try something new in a familiar location. read more

The first time I went I got a shrimp po boy. It was perfect. O made a second visit today around the lunch hr . Waited a little longer but nothing too major. Ordered the same thing. The rolls weren't fresh and the coleslaw was small chunks of white cabbage and very little sauce if any. Pretty disappointed! read more

My shrimp, poor boy was delicious. I cant wait to go back to try more choices. Gumbo was basic but good. Service was perfect. Decor was very nice. read more

Today was my first time trying poboy shop and I ordered the fried shrimp poboy, Grandmas gumbo and a side of macaroni and cheese. The Mac and cheese was a waste of my money and their time. Im talking about str8 garbage , it smells weird and is very wet/watery also taste disgusting like old hot milk or heavy whipping cream with no flavor! I threw that whole bowl away. The poboy only came with 6pcs of shrimps but the shrimps are a decent size and fried to perfection and the sauce is a must try!( I recommend getting two sauces if you get the fries w/ the sandwich). Lastly the gumbo was good but it definitely needs some work, the rue is nice and thick with a lil kick to it but not to spicy it's packed with fish, shrimp, sausage, chicken, and okra. I added crab for 7$ and they gave me the three smallest legs with no meat in them! and a piece of the shoulder which was the only thing that had crab meat in it (don't recommend adding crab legs period) the flavor profile is very weak but it is good just not great. *The poboy was definitely the best thing I got from here.* read more

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Came to the poboy shop for lunch today. We got catfish, shrimp, a shrimp poboy, gumbo,a hotlink, corn bread muffins, gumbo, and Cajun French fries. Everything was excellent. I love that they use a cornmeal batter. Everything comes out piping, hot and crispy. The slaw on the poorboy was also good. We will definitely be back. read more

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Would not recommend. Found hair in my fried shrimp. Called the restaurant to inform them of this disgusting and unsanitary condition and barely got an apology. I will be contacting uber eats and reporting them and requesting a full refund. read more

Poboy Shop - Hair in my shrimp - Southern Near Me - San Diego, California

ITS SOO GOOD. Shrimp creole was fresh and flavorful with tons of shrimp. the hot link was perfectly cooked. rice was perfectly cooked as well. my new favorite recipe in the area read more

Absolutely the best Louisiana cooking to be found. Forget what those who haven't been to New Orleans say!!! #Grambling read more

Poboy Shop - Menu - Southern Near Me - San Diego, California

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We came here because my husband had a craving for shrimps cooked southern style. They didn't have grits but there were other choices and the prices were really reasonable. The only issue we had was the area of town. There was some commotion outside with the homeless folks in that complex read more

Poboy Shop - Gumbo and shrimp jambalaya. Side order of muffin and collard greens - Southern Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing find, cannot believe how fair the prices are, unreal in these days. The Poboys were delicious. I would just say a little more sausage/chicken in the gumbo but it was great. I'm sure they'd have to raise price by a buck considering the cost of food. But I'd gladly pay it. I definitely recommend. read more

We dined there on Fat Tuesday. We had the Yaya Gumbo that had plenty of chicken and sausage, okra and seasoned just right for our don't like spicy taste buds. The honey cornbread muffin was a perfect accompaniment. We also had the fried shrimp and and catfish. They were both tender, succulent and lightly breaded in cornmeal. The remoulade sauce was just the right amount of tangy, we ordered a second sauce. For dessert we had Aunt Nicky's Rum cake. It was so moist and the sugar nut crumble topping was perfect. You place your order on a tablet type screen, it is a cashless system so only debit and credit cards are accepted. There is an attendant to answer questions, and bring your food to your table. The food is served on paper plates and bowls. Sturdy plastic cutlery is provided. There is a large colorful wall mural of Bourbon street on one side and New Orleans decor on the other. New Orleans jazz is playing to set the vibe. We will return to try the Po Boy selections that looked scrumptious. read more

Food was okay. But, very overpriced. I enjoyed the atmosphere. Very clean and staff was friendly. Not an asset to the community as it was very overpriced and food is a la cart. Small can of Arizona was $2 shrimp po boy was $12 and fries $5. read more

I had rated it a 5 before, but the portions for the small chicken creole bowl which is $8 dollars is the size of a small Mac from Popeyes. It used to be a perfect size!!! The food is amazing, but yall should just remove the small portion. read more

I drove all the way from Poway to check this place out and it did not disappoint! SO DELICIOUS & AUTHENTIC! This is a family-owned restaurant with great customer service. We were a group of 11 which they kindly accommodated. The atmosphere is super cute with handmade artwork from New Orleans and a beautiful big mural on one of the walls. I had the chicken etoufee, honey cornbread muffin, and the beans/okra/tomato mix and it was all so yummy I recommend all of those for sure! Hope to be back soon! My mouth is watering thinking about the food again haha read more

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Exceptional dining experience! Attentive service, amazing food, and an atmosphere that felt like you were in New Orleans! Complete with the LSU game playing! Chef Richard served us a Cajun boil that was out of this world! Flavors were amazing! So good, we got gumbo and an apple tartlet to go! read more

This is my favorite spot for some good southern style seafood. Please keep them in business forever at all costs, their food is way too good

the fried shrimp poboy here is super crispy and packed with flavor. getting a side of the seasoned cajun fries makes for a perfect lunch.